Hitting flat improves consistency due to higher net clearance, is easier to execute, allows for more effective Chiquitas and Lobs, helps with hitting angles, and provides disguise benefits as you improve.
Sandy shares really good reasons why learning to hit flat is so important for beginners. He explains how it helps with consistency and making shots like the Chiquita more effective. You'll also see how flat shots are easier for angles and can even help with disguise as you get better. It's a core technique the coach advises mastering early in your padel journey.